Parkes golfers contested a 4 person medley Stableford on Saturday 16th December, sponsored by Jake and Tammy, the ProKonnect team and the club is very grateful for their ongoing support of golf. There was a log jam on Saturday morning as players were conscious of the heat wave we’ve been under, but it turned out mild in comparison but that did promote some hot scoring. There were 74 players in the end out on the course which was looking a treat thanks to Logan, Brenton, Hamish and Chenes and the drop of rain we’d had. 

In the team event the winning combination was Ron Hetherington, Trevor Chatman, Craig Dunn and Col Breaden on 145 points with a standout 41 points from Ron off his 11 handicap. The other 3 guys contributed well on the day to get the total out in front of the other teams. Runner up on the day was the team of Ian Hendry, Rob Cheney, David Ford and Peter Bristol only 1 point behind with all members contributing. Other well performed teams were David Stevenson, Rod Kiley, Rob Hey and Craig Matthews on 142 and Micky Thomas, Max Keith, Cam Standen and Matthew Spedding on 141. 

In the individual event Rob Hey was in scintillating form with a 43 haul off his 5 handicap. There were 4 birdies and only 2 bogeys in the round giving him a 2 under round, probably the best since the new course rating has been done off the white tees. He only just beat in Cody Hando, who no doubt will have a visit from the handicapper this week, on 42 with Ron Hetherington on 41 and Micky Thomas and Matthew Spedding on 40. 

The Nearest The Pins on Saturday were –The Idlerite 1 st by Rob Hey at 400cm, Griffins Leading Edge by Micky Thomas at 128cm, Parkes Ready Mixed Concrete 9 th by N.Peckham at 70cm, the Harvey Norman 11th by Jake Thompson at 165, the 17th by Rob Hey at 133cm. The lucrative money hole was won by Micky Thomas at 128cm. 

Ball winners were Cody Hando 42, Matthew Spedding, Micky Thomas 40, Phil Smith, John Dwyer, Rod Kiley, 39, Troy Thomson, Ray White 38. 

Club members will start to receive their 2024 invoices via email so if you haven’t received them or there is an error contact the ProShop in the first instance. 

Next Week is an 18 medley stableford sponsored by the Board of Directors, so an opportunity to collect their prize money. 

No one wants to cook in this heat, book a meal at Rogue at the Golfy Parkes Restaurant 0467 261 281 

Parkes golfers turned up and contested a 3 person medley Ambrose last Saturday to support Breast Awareness and the event was sponsored again by Leone Stevenson. Thanks to Leone for keeping this important health aspect front and centre for the community. 

The winners on the day were the familiar playing group of Cody Hando, Joe Van Opynen and Phil Barnard. The boys have been having some success on the bowling greens of late but proved they still have the game to succeed in this format. With a strong northerly assisting for 10 of the holes it really made it easier for the big hitters but the ambrose requires the ball in the hole so the chipping and putting skills are of equal value. Cody, Phil and Joe recorded an 8 under round to go with their 6 handicap to record a 58. Remarkably they still had to go to a countback to defeat the Smith twins, Blake and Myles with Peter Amor as the valuable 3 rd member. These boys have a bit of Bourke and Wills in their game but are always putting the pin under pressure. Next in were a bit of a surprise with Ian Phipps, Phil Smith and Peter Picker on 58.5. Whilst these boys don’t smash it out there due to DOB now, they certainly make up for that around the greens, when in sync, which they obviously were on Saturday. 

The conditions weren’t conducive to fluent play with a 40c plus day and hot drying winds blowing all day requiring plenty of fluid intake for the 87 players that ventured out. 

The Nearest The Pins on Saturday were –The Idlerite 1 st by Tom Delmenico at 109cm, Griffins Leading Edge by Ben Howard at 90cm, Parkes Ready Mixed Concrete 9 th by Ryan Dunford at 130cm, the Harvey Norman 11th by Myles Smith at 294, the 17th by Kaye Jones at 279cm. The lucrative money hole was won by Ben Howard at 90cm – trying hard to get some bounty before departing. 

Ball winners were Phil Smith, Ian Phipps, Peter Picker 58.5, Joe Tanswell, Aaron Drabsch, Ryan Dunfors 59, Mick Dumesny, Beau Tanswell, Shaun Bateson 59, David Stevenson, Rod Kiley, Rob Cheney 60.67, Troy Thomson, Craig Matthews, Brendon Simpson 61. 

Next Week is an 18 medley stableford sponsored by ProKonnect. 

The lady golfers had their Christmas party at the Club. Also, presentation of yearly events. Parkes caravans and Brian Collins smash Repairs consistency award, was the major prize, Thankyou very much to Troy and Jodie for their generous sponsorship. 

The ever present and consistent golfer, Cath Kelly took it out! Congratulations Cath 

The last Telescope Tyres / Hankook Masters Monthly Medal for the year was contested on Saturday, day sponsor being Kitson Manufacturing Services. Our thanks go to the Kitson team for their support of Parkes golfers and to the Telescope Tyres and Hankook Masters team for their generosity over the last 12 months. 79 players graced the fairways for a round of stroke golf and the last chance to get a major trophy for 2023. 

In A grade, Rob Hey with his round of 80 being only bettered by Jake O’Brien with a 77. Rob’s score was 2 better than James Ward and a further 2 back to Luke Clarke. Rob was 2 over his handicap, only throwing in 1 birdie on his way around. James recorded his best monthly medal score in A grade and this could set him up for a stellar ’24. In the net event James came out on top with a 73 beating Rob Rea on a countback with Rob Hey a further stroke back. 

This week we have – 18 Hole 3 Person Ambrose Members Party Day Sponsored by Leone Stevenson Breast Cancer Awareness Day – Pink Day